Thomas Mattioni is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Mattioni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Mattioni is currently accepting new patients.

Junaid Bhutto is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bhutto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Bhutto is currently accepting new patients.

As a dedicated cardiologist, I find great fulfillment in helping patients lead healthier lives through preventative care and evidence-based treatment. Outside the clinic, I maintain an active lifestyle by playing pickleball and squash, two sports that keep me energized and mentally sharp. I also have a passion for the arts and enjoy attending Broadway shows, which offer a creative escape and inspire balance in my life. Dr. Doss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Stable Angina, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

My favorite place to be when I am not working is anywhere my wife and kids are. I love the Southwest and my daughters and I enjoy hiking in Grand Canyon and the Superstitions. Dr. Klassen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

A devoted family man and proud father of four daughters, Dr. Rizik cherishes time spent on the ocean with his wife and children. A passionate University of Michigan sports fan, he often travels to Ann Arbor to cheer on his team—especially during football season. Beyond his personal life, Dr. Rizik is deeply committed to his role as a physician. He brings unwavering dedication to his patients and is driven by a passion for advancing research, innovation, and medical education. Dr. Rizik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Outside of my professional life, I find joy in gardening, deep sea fishing, and outdoor adventures like camping. These pursuits keep me grounded and reflect the balance I strive to maintain between professional excellence and personal fulfillment. Dr. Khaled is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Dr. Akash Makkar is board certified in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. He completed his Electrophysiology Fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, one of the top Electrophysiology programs in the country. Prior to that, Dr. Makkar was on faculty at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Dr. Makkar underwent his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he served Chief Cardiology Fellow for year 2009-2010. Dr. Makkar earned his medical degree from Kanpur University, India. He graduated from medical school in first place among all students garnering sought-after Governor's Medal for best graduating medical student. He also did post graduation from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India one of the premier training hospitals in India.Dr. Makkar is well known for his excellent bedside manners as well as his skills for complex cardiac electrophysiology diagnosis and treatments. He is well respected within the cardiology community as an expert in his field and a physician other physicians trust with their patients. This has made him one of the busiest electrophysiologists in the state, but he never forgets why: Expert and skilled cardiac care focused on each patient's individual needs.Dr. Makkar is specially trained and an expert in performing the full range of electrophysiology procedure including complex trans-septal catheter ablations, implantation of complex cardiac devices, and laser lead extractions.  Dr. Makkar is also an active researcher, having authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. Dr. Makkar has been recognized for being is one of the first electrophysiologists to perform flouroless (no radiation/x-rays) atrial fibrillation ablations in the state of Arizona. Dr. Makkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Alan Tenaglia is a Cardiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Tenaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Swarup is specially trained in performing complex trans-catheter ablations. He has special interest in electro – anatomical and 3 Dimensional Electroanatomical mapping techniques, left atrial appendage occlusion techniques and ablative therapies for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.In Arizona, Dr. Swarup was among the first to perform epicardial and endocardial 3D mapping guided ablation of ischemic ventricular tachycardias, open irrigated ablations, Robotic catheter ablations for arrhythmias and implantation to left atrial appendage occlusion devices. Dr. Swarup has one of the largest experience in AF and VT ablations and implantation of LAA occlusion devices in the country. Dr. Swarup is also an active researcher of new ablation techniques, having authored numerous abstracts and manuscripts. He has been the principal investigator in many research protocols investigating promising new ablation techniques and devices for treatment of arrhythmias.At the Arizona Heart Rhythm Center, we are a dedicated team of professionals treating heart rhythm abnormalities. We treat each patient as an individual with specific needs and emotional responses to his or her symptoms and concerns. We think of our patients as partners in the task of restoring them to good health. In this mutual enterprise, communication, education and full disclosure are key elements for both partners.  Our entire staff partner with patients and their families to identify a full range of patient needs and desires. Your well-being and highest possible quality of life are our top priorities. Dr. Swarup is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Tennis. Dr. Zawaneh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I enjoy exercise, cooking, family, traveling, design, golf, tennis, NBA, learning, and making human connections. Dr. Tung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Block, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Siamak Rassadi is a Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated with honors in 1998. Having more than 21 years of diverse experiences, especially in CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY). Dr. Rassadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Heart Murmurs, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Bashir received his training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, University of California, Irvine and the University of Colorado in Denver. Dr. Bashir is board-certified in the fields of Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. Additionally, Dr. Bashir has received specialized training in the performance of intracardiac echocardiography, percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defects, as well as valvuloplasty and nonsurgical septal reduction therapy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. He has presented several studies at national cardiology meetings and has published many journal articles in major cardiology journals. Dr. Bashir's clinical skills are outstanding. He is happy to provide timely and professional care. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Fainting, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Being Board Certified in Cardiology and Electrophysiology, I can treat both general cardiology patients and those with more extensive issues concerning the electrical system of the heart. I chose this subspecialty because it is a very technical field and offers very curative procedures for the patients. My approach is to treat the patient as an individual and to work with them to determine what the best treatment path is for them. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. El Khoury grew up in Lebanon where he attended medical school at the American University of Beirut, and moved to the US in 2006 for his medical training. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta and fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology at Indiana University in Indianapolis. Dr. El Khoury joined Premier Cardiovascular Center in 2013. Dr. El Khoury sees patients at both Casa Grande and Chandler locations and is board certified in Cardiovascular Diseases and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. Practicing cardiology is one of his passions, and being able to have a positive impact on his patients' lives always brings him the greatest satisfaction. He strives daily to achieve that, whether it is through counseling, patiently listening to their concerns or through safe and effective delivery of therapeutic interventions. In his leisure time, Dr. El Khoury enjoys hiking in the mountains, listening to music and spending time with friends. Electrophysiology Services: Pacemaker insertions and interrogations/reprogrammingImplantable Cardiac Defibrillator insertions and interrogations/reprogrammingComprehensive Electrophysiology StudyCardiac Arrhythmia Ablations. Dr. Khoury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Sushmitha Patibandla is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Patibandla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Patibandla is currently accepting new patients.

David Riggio is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Riggio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Riggio is currently accepting new patients.

Frederick Simonie is a Cardiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Simonie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Aortic Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Necrosis.

Sudarone Thihalolipavan is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Thihalolipavan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Thihalolipavan is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ashar joined Pioneer Cardiovascular, P.C. in 2004.  Originally from India, Dr. Ashar completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio in 1998.  He then completed a Cardiovascular Fellowship at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona in 2001.  Dr. Ashar is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology as well as Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sick Sinus Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.